Apparatus for filling and degassing a pouch

The invention relates generally to the field of fluid filling. More particularly, the invention concerns an apparatus and method for filling a pouch with a fluid material in a manner that the pouch is degassed and receives a precise amount of the fluid material during the filling process. An apparatus precisely delivers a prescribed amount of fluid into a degassed pouch contained in a cartridge. The apparatus has a rotating cartridge holding member that alternately positions the cartridge in either a horizontal position for filling or a vertical position for degassing. A digital weighing element associated with the fixture enables the cartridge to be weighed during the filling process to ensure the delivery of a predetermined amount of fluid.